Alexa Mobile Accessory (AMA) Overview
The Alexa Mobile Accessory (AMA) Kit allows any Bluetooth-capable device manufacturer to enable Alexa through a Bluetooth connection. With the AMA Kit, Bluetooth devices, such as headphones, speakers, and wearable audio devices become Alexa endpoints by connecting directly with the Amazon Alexa app on a mobile device. The AMA Kit, which contains documentation and development tools, is available to Alexa Voice Service (AVS) developers to simplify development of AMA-compatible devices.
About the Alexa Mobile Accessory (AMA) Kit
Get a basic introduction to what the AMA Kit is and a high-level introduction on what's involved in implementing the AMA Kit in your Bluetooth accessory:
» About the Alexa Mobile Accessory (AMA) Kit
AMA Kit implementation requirements
Review the list of Bluetooth, hardware, and security requirements that your accessory must support to implement the AMA Kit:
» AMA Kit Implementation Requirements
Functional requirements
Review the functional requirements that your Bluetooth accessory must meet to qualify as "Alexa Built-in" when implementing the AMA Kit:
» AMA Kit Functional Requirements
AMA UX design overview
When designing your accessory, follow the AMA UX Design guidelines to make sure that the user experience for your device is consistent with other Alexa Built-in products:
AMA Kit media control interactions
The AMA Kit uses a combination of state and Media Control commands to control music playback for a user. Review the expected sequence of interactions for AMA Kit use cases involving music playback:
» AMA Kit Media Control Interactions
AMA Kit Setup Flow
Learn about the expected Out-of-box-experience for users who have purchased a Bluetooth accessory implementing AMA and want to start interacting with Alexa:
AMA Kit Protocol Specification
Read the instructions on how to access and download the AMA Kit protocol specification:
» AMA Kit Protocol Specification
AMA Kit FAQs
Get answers to common questions about the AMA Kit:
Access the AMA Kit
Contact your Amazon Business Development representative to request access to the AMA Kit.